Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn’t want to act in movies with ‘explosions and guns’
Julianne Moore faced backlash for comments she made during an interview at the Cannes Film Festival, where she expressed disinterest in acting in films with 'explosions and guns.' Critics pointed to her past roles in violent movies, such as 'Hannibal' and 'The Hunger Games,' as contradictory to her statements. While some defended her preference for emotionally authentic storytelling, others accused her of hypocrisy.
- ▪Julianne Moore said she is less interested in tragic or high-stakes stories that rely on violence like explosions and guns.
- ▪Fans criticized her remarks, noting her previous roles in films featuring violence, including 'Hannibal' and 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.'
- ▪Moore received the Kering Women in Motion Award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for her contributions to advancing women in film.
- ▪Some viewers supported Moore, praising her focus on emotional depth over chaotic or violent narratives.
- ▪Moore previously faced controversy over the film 'May December,' which some claimed mirrored real-life events without consent.
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Movies Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn’t want to act in movies with ‘explosions and guns’ By Lori A Bashian, Fox News Published May 17, 2026, 3:48 a.m. ET Originally Published by: Carly Pearce knew her marriage was a mistake on her wedding night Molly Sims turns heads in orange bikini for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue ‘Bewitched’ actress Erin Murphy reunites with former child stars in nostalgic photo Julianne Moore ruffled some feathers online after saying she doesn’t like movies with “explosions and guns.” During a recent interview with Variety at the Kering Women in Motion Talk at the Cannes Film Festival, the 65-year-old actress sparked backlash when she shared the kinds of projects she is interested in acting in at this point in her career, saying she is “less and less…
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